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Registration for the Young LHG Conference is now open! All Under-40s are invited to join us for a day of discussion themed on ‘Solving the housing crisis for young people’
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Knowsley Livv Housing workers have intensified their strikes in their fight for fair pay. After workers endured years of below inflation pay rises, they’ve now rejected a pay increase of five per cent because it fails to reverse the real terms pay cuts they’ve suffered. Livv Housing, which manages and maintains over 13,000 properties primarily […]
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Below are my notes for my speech yesterday evening. The motion was passed unanimously with cross party support. You can see the actual contents of the motion here mgov.newham.gov.uk/documents/s175786/Motions report.pdf which was seconde…Read more…
The Renters’ Rights Bill is the Labour government’s first step toward reforming the housing sector and aims to rebalance the power between private renters and their landlords
The article A step in the right direction first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is the Labour government’s first step toward reforming the housing sector and aims to rebalance the power between private renters and their landlords
The article A step in the right direction first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Unite delegate Tracey Whittle gave an impassioned speech in support of a composite on housing on Tuesday (September 10) at TUC Congress. Tracey asserted that “Britain is broken and our infrastructure is in a state of decay and disrepair”. “Nowhere is the failure of the previous Tory government more evident than their failure to provide […]
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“We have an exciting events programme in front of us! Join us online in conversation with these leading housing experts over the next few months – open to all LHG members! @DavidOrrCBE @beth_stratford @bateswalsall1 @Alison_Inman Not a…Read more…
Check out this excellent article by Peter Apps (former Inside Housing magazine). Powerful factual arguments that is a million miles away from far right fake news. “As the far right march through the streets of Britain, it is worth reminding oursel…Read more…
After hosting roundtables with 19 UNISON members to discuss their experiences, UNISON has published a report on what needs to change for renters
The article UNISON members speak out about the renting crisis first appeared on the UNISON National site.
After hosting roundtables with 19 UNISON members to discuss their experiences, UNISON has published a report on what needs to change for renters
The article UNISON members speak out about the renting crisis first appeared on the UNISON National site.
“Last Wednesday 15 May 24, Labour Housing Group was proud to host the launch of the report of the Independent Review of the Private Rented Sector.
The full report is now available to read and download on our website
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This is the first time I have posted on a tweet by Radio and TV day time host but this is really important and explains why so many young people despair that they will ever be able to buy a home. Hat tip London Nurse Update: Facebook ha…Read more…
Hat tip to my “Facebook Friend” Jenny Schramm. *Just had a Quick Look and calculation, average wage was around £100 a year, meaning the house price was 5x the average wage at the time. Currently the average wage is £28,000 a year and a three bedr…Read more…
The roundtables in mid-April will be open to all union members who privately rent, and participants’ time will be reimbursed with gift vouchers
The article UNISON hosts housing roundtables with Generation Rent first appeared on the UNISON National site.
The roundtables in mid-April will be open to all union members who privately rent, and participants’ time will be reimbursed with gift vouchers
The article UNISON hosts housing roundtables with Generation Rent first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Not a new idea but pleased about offer to Newham Council tenants of a brand new home in a over 55s block at a rent no higher than their current rent. Too often while canvassing I come across elderly tenants in family sized homes whose children ha…Read more…
Reading this months “Newham Voices” (early via subscription) I did not realise that Newham had been a test bed for Parker Morris space standards on new build Council properties. There are many problems with properties built during this period but …Read more…
(the Labour Housing Group is a “socialist society affiliated to the Labour Party we work within the movement, both nationally and locally, to develop and promote workable socialist housing policies through…Read more…
Well done to Newham Enforcement officers and Cabinet lead Cllr Shaban Mohammed. More please, more. Need to make sure this “landlord” does not find ways to try and get around “ban”. Hat tip @letsandleases via @NewhamBooker• Newham Counci…Read more…
Dear all, we now have a detailed plan for our event at the
Crowndale Centre, 218 Eversholt Street, NW1 1BD. The event is both in-person
and virtual.
London
2023 Conference: Tackling London’s Housing Crisis – Labour Housing Group
10am star…Read more…